| Meet the Faculty and Staff | |
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Dr. Daniel J. Vannelle |
| Head of School | |
Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7782 |
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| E-mail:dvannelle@durhamnativity.org | |
| Dr. Vannelle grew up in Shadyside, Ohio and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from The Ohio State University in 1976. Dr. Vannelle also earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from The Ohio State University in 1981. He returned to his hometown, Shadyside, Ohio to practice dentistry from 1981-2001. From 2001-2004, Dr. Vannelle taught Science and Math at Eagles Nest Ranch and Academy, an alternative school for at-risk youth in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Moving to North Carolina, Dr. Vannelle taught in Hillsborough at Abundant Life Christian Academy. Dr. Vannelle joined Durham Nativity School for the 2005-2006 academic year to teach Science and Math. Prior to his promotion to DNS Principal, Dr. Vannelle taught three grade levels of Science and served as the School Dean of Admissions. He lives in Efland, North Carolina with his wife, Beth. | |
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Arthur Jimerson |
| Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7783 | |
| E-mail: ajimerson@durhamnativity.org | |
Arthur Jimerson is originally from Norfolk Va., where he attended and played football at Norfolk State University. Following his college career, he went on to play defensive end for the Los Angeles Raiders. After a knee injury, he returned to Norfolk State to complete his studies and graduate with honors. He holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Economics and Urban Education respectively. He brings an extensive background in teaching and counseling to his multiple roles at DNS and is very passionate about his work with previous students and will bring that same initiative to his DNS students. |
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Richard V. Burton |
| Director of Development | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7781 | |
| E-mail:rvburton@durhamnativity.org | |
| Mr. Burton has been the DNS Director of Development for the past four years. Mr. Burton is a long-time North Carolina resident residing in Wake County with his wife and three children for over 27 years. Mr. Burton has had a distinguished career in sales with Hallmark Cards for eighteen years and, most recently, in the development/fund raising area for over ten years. He also served two terms as a Town Councilman in Cary, NC. Richard’'s outside work activities and interests center around his wife, family and church. Richard is an active volunteer at his church with a keen interest in Bible studies and helping grow the Shepherds Seminary in Cary, NC. | |
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Kathryn E. DuPree |
| Administrative Assistant | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7780 | |
| E-mail:kedupree@durhamnativity.org | |
| Mrs. DuPree was born in Dennison, Ohio, grew up in New Jersey and lived in Reading PA, before eventually settling in North Carolina. She attended Taylor Business Institute in New York City, as well as Reading (PA) Area Community College. Mrs. DuPree founded the Girls Club for the Police Athletic League in Reading and served as its Office Manager and Director of Leadership Development, where she worked with over 65 girls from ages 6-18 years old. Mrs. DuPree has been married to Willie L. DuPree for 41 years and has one daughter. After her daughter went to college, she additionally raised several foster children. | |
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Tauchiana Vanderbilt |
| Faculty -- Liscensed Clinical Social Worker | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7784 | |
Ms. Vanderbilt originally hails from Memphis, TN. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wellesley College and her Master of Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has called Durham home since 2003 and she wants to give back to this community through DNS all of the support she has received over the years. She has extensive training and experience in home and outpatient therapy. She is the proud owner of one cat, Sophia, and in her spare time enjoys liturgical dance, reading, and |
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Maura A. Sullivan |
| Admissions Coordinator | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7793 | |
| E-mail:masullivan@durhamnativity.org | |
| Born in Seattle, Washington, Maura has been a Durham resident since 1976. She is a graduate of Belmont Abbey College and had a successful retail career prior to starting her family and beginning her work here at DNS. Her role at DNS encompasses many functions, all revolving around community support and participation. She works as a volunteer coordinator, recruiting and training the many community volunteers that come to our school and coordinates the community outreach program for our students. She also works closely with our Development Department in building and cultivating relationships with current and future donors/supporters. Maura lives in Durham with her four school age children. | |
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James "Mike" Glenn |
| Faculty - Social Studies, Health &Physical Education, Soccer Coach | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7786 | |
| E-mail: mglen@durhamnativity.org | |
| Click Here to visit Mr. Glenn's website | |
James “Mike” Glenn originally hails from Newark, NJ and graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC in 2006. Prior to joining our faculty, Mike served in a management capacity for various retail businesses. Having a lot of experience in coaching youth soccer, basketball, t-ball and football, Mike will bring added talent to our faculty/staff besides his teaching Math 6 and pre-algebra. Mike is the proud father of three and enjoys leisure time with his family and playing and coaching sports. |
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Angel T. Dozier |
| Faculty - Spanish, Latin, and Computer Technology | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7788 | |
| E-mail: adozier@durhamnativity.org | |
| Click Here to visit Ms. Dozier's website | |
Ms. Dozier is a lifelong North Carolinian, having
been raised in Franklinton, NC. She comes from a large family of
two brothers and three sisters and her parents are both retired
educators. She received her Bachelor of Art in Spanish and her Bachelor
of Science in Pre-Physical Training from UNC-Greensboro. She joins
the DNS faculty following years of teaching Spanish at the high
school and college level and comes by her love of the language from
having a high school Spanish teacher who excited her to want to
teach others. Angel will also teach Latin to our sixth grade students. |
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Marlena Nabke |
| Faculty - Humanities | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext. 7791 | |
| E-mail: mnabke@durhamnativity.org | |
Ms. Nabke is excited to blend her love of literature, writing, and creativity into her role as Humanities teacher at Durham Nativity School. Ms. Nabke was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides in Chapel Hill. Prior to serving at Durham Nativity School, Ms. Nabke taught English at the high school level for five years, where she was also a coach and student council advisor. She earned a Bachelors degree in English from Marquette University in 2004 and a Master’s degree in Educational Curriculum from Grand Canyon University in 2008. Ms. Nabke loves to spend time with her family; she is also an avid reader, college basketball fan, and tennis player. |
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William G. Smalls III, M.S. |
| Faculty - Science | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext.7790 | |
| E-mail: wsmalls@durhamnativity.org | |
Mr. Smalls was born and raised in Bluefield, West Virginia where he also resided until completion of high school. Upon completion of high school Mr. Smalls attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Eructation (2006) and his Master of Science degree in Clinical Exercise Science (2008). As a part of his Master's degree, Mr. Smalls was accepted and completed an internship at Duke University Medical Center working in the Cardiac/Pulmonary rehabilitation program, and has been residing in Raleigh, North Carolina ever since. William also has been working as a personal trainer for the past four years and has served that position in a number of different locations and brings a lot of variety to DNS team. In his spare time, William has a love for sports, primarily basketball and football, and also loves spending time with family or friends any chance he gets. |
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Stacie Campbell |
| Faculty - Math | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 ext.7789 | |
| E-mail: scampbell@durhamnativity.org | |
Ms. Campbell joins DNS this year as our Mathematics teacher. She is a native of St. Ann Jamaica and is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to joining DNS, she worked at the middle school level in Henderson, NC for the past three years. She is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys watching and participating in various athletic activities. In addition to her passion for teaching young people, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her teaching skills and classroom presence will serve our students well in advancing their math knowledge and skills. |
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Pastor Andre P. Davis Jr. |
| Faculty - Religion & Character Education | |
| Phone: (919) 680-3790 | |
DNS is honored to have Pastor Davis join our school as a faculty member teaching our students religion and character education. Pastor Davis comes from a family steeped in the tradition of the church, beginning with his grandfather teaching him as a youth about his spirituality in his hometown of Hampton, Virginia. His strong faith carried him throughout his high school and college years where he attended Hampton High School, Gardner-Webb University, and later at Norfolk State University. Since graduation from Norfolk State in 1993, Pastor Davis has served as an elder, Associate Pastor, and Pastor in several churches and has ministered to many people through his missionary work over four continents. He is currently serving as the founding Pastor of Kingdom International Church and resides in Durham with his three children, Andre III, Madison, and Jarden.
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| DNS Board of Directors |
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Mark Anderson
Steve Chalmers Diane Evia-Lanevi Patrick Q. Flores Trey Gilmore Mark Higgins Dan Hill Roger Jeffs Sally Keener Charles Lyons Landy Massey Kevin McDonald Daniel McLellan, OFM Ann Carole Moylan Brendan Moylan Joseph A. Moylan, M.D. David Paulson, Jr. James E. Sansom Harrison Shannon Sue Wasiolek Tom White Andrew B. Widmark |
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